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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.50, 9,447.49 and 3,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.50, 9,447.49 and 3,011.75 is: 4,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.50 : 9,447.49 = 3,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.50/9,447.49 = 3,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.50x = 9,447.49 × 3,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.50x = 28,453,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,478.01/6,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.63

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